Labial Frenectomy

Braces, General Dentistry, Orthodontics

[vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Labial Frenectomy” heading_tag=”h3″ alignment=”left” margin_design_tab_text=””] Frenectomy is a surgical procedure of removal of labial or lingual frenum. Labial Frenum is a band-like structure that connects the upper lip with the upper jaw and lower lip with lower jaw. Frenectomy is required when labial frenum is attached higher which may cause a few issues…

What is OPG?

General Dentistry

[vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”What is OPG?” heading_tag=”h3″ alignment=”left” margin_design_tab_text=””] Full form of OPG is Orthopantomogram. An OPG is a common radiograph used to identify the hard tissues of the oral cavity and surrounding skeletal structures. Some structures easily seen on OPG are Teeth Form and shape of lower jaw (mandible) & upper jaw (maxilla) Temporomandibular Joint…

Braces Terms – you should know (Part 2)

Aligners, Braces, Orthodontics

[vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Braces Terms – you should know (Part 2)” heading_tag=”h3″ alignment=”left” margin_design_tab_text=””] A few additional terms to know- Bands: These are metallic rings placed for more support from teeth. Buttons: These are round attachments, can be of metallic or tooth coloured. Spring: Placed in the wire between certain teeth. Loop: Part of wire bent…

Braces Terms – you should know (Part 1)

Braces, Orthodontics

[vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Braces Terms – you should know (Part 1)” heading_tag=”h3″ alignment=”left” margin_design_tab_text=””] If you or your kid is going through Fixed Orthodontic Treatment, you should know basic terms- Wire: Wire is put into brackets. They apply some force to move teeth.Brackets: These are small metal, ceramic or plastic attachments fixed on teeth. These have…

Headaches, Jaw pain, Neck pain, Shoulder pain & Dental Occlusion

General Dentistry

[vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Headaches, Jaw pain, Neck pain, Shoulder pain & Dental Occlusion” heading_tag=”h3″ alignment=”left” margin_design_tab_text=””] Dental occlusion is the way your teeth meet when your jaws bite together. If your teeth don’t fit together properly you can have problems in your teeth, jaw joint (temporomandibular joint) and muscles attached to it. Signs and symptoms that…